Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

2025 Standard Bank Young Artist for theatre: Calvin Ratladi

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Phemelo is in conversation with Calvin Ratladi, the 2025 Standard Bank Young Artist for Theatre, as he prepares to shake up Makhanda with his new work, Breakfast with Mugabe. Running from 3–6 July at the National Arts Festival, Ratladi’s gripping psychological drama supported by The Market Theatre and Festival Enterprise Catalyst, dives into the haunted mind of a leader at war with his past.
3 Jul 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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